Also on PSN are a one-two punch from SEGA as Sonic Adventure 2 and NiGHTS Into Dreams are both now available in high-definition. PS2 Classics added are Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition and Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy, and all four of these are $9.99 each.

And if that wasn’t enough, PlayStation Vita owners have a whopping 40 new PSOne Classics available on the Vita Store. To find out which, as well as everything else available today, just read on.

Pre-Orders

Assassin’s Creed III Gold Edition + ACIII: Liberation ($119.99)

The American Colonies, 1775. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution. In Assassin’s Creed III eliminate your enemies with guns, bows, tomahawks, and more! In development for over 3 years, the game features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine. And with the Gold Edition, take home the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass! This bundle also includes Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation for PS Vita.

Assassin’s Creed III Gold Edition ($89.99)

The American Colonies, 1775. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution. In Assassin’s Creed III eliminate your enemies with guns, bows, tomahawks, and more! In development for over 3 years, the game features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine. And with the Gold Edition, take home the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass!

Assassin’s Creed III ($59.99)

The American Colonies, 1775. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution. In Assassin’s Creed III eliminate your enemies with guns, bows, tomahawks, and more! In development for over 3 years, the game features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine.

PS3 Full Games

NBA 2K13 ($59.99)

Executive produced by JAY Z and featuring an enhanced MyCAREER mode and all-new gameplay features, NBA 2K13 pits the best players in NBA history against the new dynasty of talent, including the much-debated matchup between the 2012 U.S. Men’s National Team and the 1992 “Dream Team.”ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 9.1 GB

Resident Evil 6 ($59.99)

The bioterrorism nightmare continues. As the world teeters on the brink of destruction, what fate will await our heroes?ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 10 GB

PSN Games

Sonic Adventure 2 ($9.99)

In Sonic Adventure 2, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark. Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 3.06 GB

NiGHTS Into Dreams ($9.99)

Slip off into the dream world and go on an aerial adventure as NiGHTS in this classic Saturn remake. Collect Ideya (colored orbs), rack up points, and battle bosses to help Elliot and Claris save Nightopia from Wizeman the Wicked. With all 7 original dreams, enhanced graphics, achievements, leaderboards, and playable content from Christmas NiGHTS, this beloved title is back and better than ever.ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 1.98 GB

PS Vita

New Little King’s Story ($39.99)

New Little King’s Story comes to the PS Vita handheld entertainment system for the very first time! Based on the classic action adventure RPG, players can enter the role of King Corobo and experience his incredible journey to win back his kingdom.ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 650 MB

Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy ($9.99)

Apps

Neon Alley ($0.00)

Neon Alley is a 24/7 channel of ALL English dubbed, UNCUT, anime & more including weekly exclusive premieres of hit series and 1st time dubs along with classic kung fu, anime inspired live action movies & more! Catch premiere episodes of NARUTO Shippuden, Blue Exorcist & Tiger & Bunny plus favorites like InuYasha, One Piece, and Death Note all together only in one place – only on Neon Alley. Download the app and start your 1 WEEK FREE TRIAL now!File Size: 15 MB

PlayStation Store Highlights

It’s officially October, which means our latest store promotion is in full swing. If you spend $100 this month you’ll receive a $20 PSN credit in November. Even better, if you already pre-ordered an October title last week, that money counts toward this promotion.

This week both NBA 2K13 and Resident Evil 6 are hitting the PlayStation Store the same day as retail. Remember, there are still a few titles you can pre-order to receive an exclusive theme and a discount if you’re a Plus member. In case you missed picking it up before, LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 is also available on the Store today.

Other goodies out today include Sonic Adventure 2, NiGHTS Into Dreams and PS2 classics Innocent Life: A Futuristic Harvest Moon Special Edition and Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy. In terms of add-on content there are items available for Dead or Alive 5 and NBA 2K13.

For PS Vita owners, New Little King’s Story is now available for download, along with a bunch of newly compatible PSone classics. Popular franchises like Mega Man, Final Fantasy, Chrono, Tomb Raider, Street Fighter, Resident Evil and more are now playable on your PS Vita.

PS3 Game Demos (Free)

Sonic Adventure 2

In Sonic Adventure 2, will you choose to save the world or conquer it? The hunt for the Chaos Emeralds is on and battle lines have been drawn between Hero and Dark. Experience two unique adventures featuring both long-time heroes and new and returning villains as they battle for the fate of the world!ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 3.06 GB

PS Vita Game Demos (Free)

Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward

Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward is a suspense-driven visual novel/puzzle game and spiritual sequel to the hit, 999. Zero has kidnapped nine people and placed them in a warehouse to play the deadly Nonary Game. Play as Sigma and decide who among the eight others to trust and who to betray in this plot twisting visual novel! With fully voiced dual language support, new puzzles and more, solve the mystery that is Zero!ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 132 MB

Silent Hill: Book of Memories

Enter your very own horror story with the newest release of Silent Hill, for the PS Vita system. Silent Hill: Book of Memories is a chilling exploration of the best that Silent Hill has to offer. Enter a world full of untold stories, change the past, and write your own ideal history. Encounter a chilling lineup of iconic Silent Hill characters and scenes that will leave you craving more! Download the demo today!ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 552 MB

Price Change

Saints Row: The Third – PS3 Full Game (now: $39.99 original price: $49.99)

Sales

Foosball 2012 – PSN Game (now: $5.99 original price: $7.99)

Foosball 2012 – PS Vita Game (now: $5.99 original price: $7.99)

Hyberballoid HD – PSN Game (now: $2.99 original price: $4.99)

Susume Tactics! – PSP Game (now: $2.49 original price: $4.99)

PS Vita Add-ons

Escape Plan

Director’s Cut ($4.99) – The Director’s Cut pack is filled with the most devious and evil tricks that Bakuki ever conceived, including the Slap-a-ma-tron 9001, and a butt-ton of mind-bending puzzles. Continuing with tradition, we have added four new costumes to the dressing room. Dress Lil and Laarg in a new spectrum of costumes such as Timeless and Lost Clause.

Treasures of Montezuma Blitz

1,000 Crystals Pack ($0.99) – Crystals are the game’s Virtual Currency. They can be earned while playing the game or purchased here to bypass the balancing restriction. This pack provides the player with an additional one thousand Crystals. Crystals are used to rent and upgrade bonuses that increase a player’s chances of racking up a high score.

1,000,000 Crystals Mega Pack ($69.99) – Best deal on ToM Blitz Crystals! Crystals are the game’s Virtual Currency. They can be earned while playing the game or purchased here to bypass the balancing restriction. This pack provides the player with an additional one million Crystals. Crystals are used to rent and upgrade bonuses that increase a player’s chances of racking up a high score.

NBA 2K13

Blue Diamond Jewelry Collection ($24.99) – Unlocks a diamond jewelry set for your MyPLAYER that provides a +10 boost to all attributes. Collection includes diamond watch, bracelet, earrings and rings. Attribute boosts are applied upon ownership, and jewelry items need not be worn to receive boosts. Collections do not stack, and if multiple collections are owned, only the highest boost will be applied to your MyPLAYER.

Gold Jewelry Collection ($4.99) – Unlocks a gold jewelry set for your MyPLAYER that provides a +3 boost to all attributes. Collection includes gold watch, bracelet, earrings and rings. Attribute boosts are applied upon ownership, and jewelry items need not be worn to receive boosts. Collections do not stack, and if multiple collections are owned, only the highest boost will be applied to your MyPLAYER.

Platinum Jewelry Collection ($9.99) – Unlocks a platinum jewelry set for your MyPLAYER that provides a +6 boost to all attributes. Collection includes platinum watch, bracelet, earrings and rings. Attribute boosts are applied upon ownership, and jewelry items need not be worn to receive boosts. Collections do not stack, and if multiple collections are owned, only the highest boost will be applied to your MyPLAYER.

Street Fighter X Tekken

Boost Gem Trial Pack 6 ($0.00) – A total of 3 Boost Gems that all characters can use. Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

SF Boost Gem Pack 13 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. If you are being the aggressor in a match, as you attack the effects will activate.

SF Boost Gem Pack 14 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. A stronger version of the Gems that activate upon performing a technical action. Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

SF Boost Gem Pack 15 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Street Fighter characters. These Gems activate upon performing normal moves. Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

TK Boost Gem Pack 13 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. These Gems activate as you are on the defensive but looking for your chance to strike. Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

TK Boost Gem Pack 14 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. The activation conditions for these Gems are simple and the effects are well-balanced. Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

TK Boost Gem Pack 15 ($0.99) – 10 Boost Gems exclusively for Tekken characters. These Gems activate upon countering your opponent’s attacks. Note: If you would like to see the effects of the Gems individually before purchase, please use the Store from the game’s Main Menu. The effects of the Gems may be subject to change.

Rock Band 3 – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing song game tracks. For music credits, visit www.RockBand.com.